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The top 20 sand and gravel producers in the nation accounted for nearly 270 million metric tons in 2016, USGS reports. Photo: Kevin Yanik

The ongoing transformation of the aggregate industry

P&Q'S Kevin Yanik details a busy first quarter and offers some perspective on the evolving aggregate industry. Keep Reading

A Caterpillar 777D haul truck operator traverses a pit at Hanson Aggregates’ Bridgeport Plant in Chico, Texas. The plant, in operation since 1956, utilizes a series of 777Ds and other Cat equipment in the pit. Photo courtesy of Lehigh Hanson

Quarry Faces: March 2019

A look around the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

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McLanahan H-Series MAX Screen

This triple-shaft horizontal screen is screen technology that increases operation efficiency by offering a screen with more accurate particle sizing. Keep Reading

To maintain a safe washing operation, walk it daily, train personnel on the proper lockout/tagout procedures associated with equipment, and keep the area around the plant clean. Photo courtesy of McLanahan Corp.

Safety practices to follow around washing, classifying equipment

Keeping your site clean and training operators on safety procedures have long-lasting benefits for your personnel and equipment. Keep Reading

While technology tends to pull job prospects to other industries, many aggregate producers have tech opportunities available that can lead to long-lasting careers. Photo: iStock.com/SeventyFour

Utilizing smart tech

P&Q's Kevin Yanik explores the positive impact the latest tech can have on aggregate operations. Keep Reading

McLanahan's George Sidney delivers remarks upon his induction to the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of PamElla Lee Photography

Slideshow: A tribute to Hall of Famer George Sidney

Images from the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony related to McLanahan Corp.'s George Sidney. Keep Reading

George Sidney, left, celebrated the 170th anniversary of McLanahan Corp. alongside Michael McLanahan, center, and Sean McLanahan back in 2005. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: George Sidney

Always putting the producer first, former McLanahan President and COO George Sidney made a lasting impression on the industry. Keep Reading

McLanahan's H-Series MAX triple-shaft screens allow for easy retrofitting on existing plants. Photo courtesy of McLanahan

McLanahan unveils triple-shaft horizontal screen at AGG1 2019

The new H-Series MAX offers producers the flexibility to utilize the triple-shaft horizontal screen in different ways. Keep Reading

Cemex’s Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, as seen in 2018. Photo: P&Q Staff

What’s trending in the aggregate world?

During a press conference at AGG1 2019, McLanahan Corp.'s Mark Krause pointed out three trends he's currently seeing in the marketplace. Keep Reading

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